Top 10 – Things to do and Best Places to visit in Paris

When you roam around Paris, nothing but the best happens to you. If you are a first-time visitor, then we must commend you for such an incredible choice. You must be making a list of things to do and best places to visit in Paris by now. You must have surfed the net and felt tiresome to see different things on different sites and it’s confusing you already. That’s exactly why we are here. We are here to make your journey enjoyable. Don’t feel exhausted, we will make an itinerary for you and all you need to do is pack your bags and visit Paris. 🙂

Top 10 Things To Do and Best Places To Visit In Paris:

1. Eiffel Tower

Eiffel Tower is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Paris. It was built in the year 1889. When you go there, make it to the top floor to get the most iconic panoramic views of the city. Don’t forget to visit the Tower in the evening when it is adorned with its golden covering and sparkles for 5 minutes every hour.

2.Notre-Dame Cathedral

Located beside the river Seine, this picturesque piece of art is considered to be one of its kind. Just like Eiffel Tower, it has its own history. You will be mesmerized to see the detailing when you get close to this place. Visitors also have the option to reach the top by climbing 387 steps and get a glance of the city. Around 13 million visitors visit Notre-Dame Cathedral each year and it is the most visited monument in Paris.

3.Le Marais

Le Marais is one of the oldest districts of Paris. Once you come here, you will feel a strong aura of the medieval, maybe because of the courtyard and cobblestone streets. You will be mesmerized to see the nightlife at Le Marais. It becomes radiant at night, with a number of shopping outlets and museums to explore. You will surely fall in love with this beautiful place.

4.Palais Garnier

Get a feel of the late 1800’s opera by booking a ticket for a ballet or an opera show. In case you feel the tickets are too expensive then you can simply have a go through around this magnificent building. Explore the interiors and cherish the beautiful experience.

5.Arc de Triomphe

Visitors after reaching Arc de Triomphe get to the top to take a glimpse of the breath-taking panorama view. This is one of the largest Arc and once you come here, you will understand why this is one of the largest and the most beautiful Arc of all times. FYI, you must be ready to climb hundreds of stairs to reach the top. So, come prepared.

6.Champs-Élysées

This is the boulevard that you shouldn’t miss when in Paris. You will be welcomed by some high-end fashion clothing stores. So, for all you Louis Vuitton fans, this is the right place to visit. This is the place that is always crowded with both local and foreign visitors. Mostly because of the shopping experience it has to offer.

7.Sacred Heart Basilica of Montmartre (Sacré-Cœur)

This is one church which is always full of visitors. Mainly because of its extravagant beauty. Visitors have often said that it is worth visiting once in your lifetime. Explore the church’s interiors, you will be star-struck to see this wonderful piece of art which is also the second most visited religious monument in Paris.

8.Pere-Lachaise Cemetery

You must be wondering, why on earth will you visit a cemetery? Here’s why. Pere-Lachaise Cemetery is one of the most beautiful cemeteries in the world. You will be seeing some famous figures buried here and the architecture on their tombstone is worth paying a visit. It is stunning and will leave an imprint on your mind.

9.The Louvre

The Louvre or the Louvre Museum is the world’s largest art museum and a historic monument in Paris. You could spend a full day in here strolling through the many hallways. The Louvre features roughly 35,000 pieces of artwork from around the world and is home to the most famous painting in the world, the Mona Lisa. Read this post on the top tips for visiting the Louvre.

10.Paris Catacombs

We have known Paris as the city of lovers. But then, there is Paris Catacombs hiding millions of bones beneath the ground. People used to bury their deceased beloved, but as the city grew, the space for cemeteries lessened causing issues around the neighborhood. That’s when burying the dead 65 feet beneath the soil came as a solution and it indeed sorted the issue.

What things did we miss from our list? Be sure to recommend some more places to see in Paris in the comments below.

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